exploitation (redirected from Exploitation in Developing Nations)

exploitation [‚ek‚splȯi′tā·shən]

(mining engineering)

The extraction from the earth and utilization of ore, gas, oil, and minerals found by exploration.

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Exploitation

See also Opportunism.

Barnum, P. T.

(1810–1891) circus impressario famous for his saying, “Never give a sucker an even break.” [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 825–826]

Carpetbaggers

northern exploiters whose chicanery exacerbated Reconstruction problems. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 84]

Casby, Christopher

rack-renting proprietor of slum property. [Br. Lit.: Little Dorrit]

Stromboli

wicked puppetmaster enslaves Pinocchio aboard troupe’s caravan. [Am. Cinema: Pinocchio in Disney Films, 32–37]